Teaching Assistant

The Governors of this outstanding, Roman Catholic school are looking to appoint an exceptional, reflective and dynamic classroom practitioner to join our school team.

The successful person will join our TA team and will have high expectations for drawing out the very best from our children.

They will have successful Teaching Assistant experience, successful whole class cover experience, strong literacy and numeracy ability (a minimum GCSE Level), and the ability to contribute to the maintenance of school’s outstanding educational provision as well as promoting spiritual, moral and cultural development.

Flexibility will be key for the successful person. As this role is Level 3 the successful candidate will be expected to cover classes throughout the school in instances of short term need.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, caring, energetic and self-motivated with a love of children and the desire to help every individual reach their potential. 

We are looking for:

·        Support the Catholic ethos of the school

·        Recent and relevant Teaching Assistant experience

·        Excellent numeracy/literacy skills, GCSE level

·        Excellent behaviour management skills

·        Sound knowledge of the EYFS expectations

·        High expectations of children’s achievement

·        Have excellent phonic knowledge.

We can offer you:

• A deeply supportive Senior Leadership and Staff Team
• Staff who take pride in the family atmosphere at the school
• Warm and friendly children who are keen to learn
• Opportunities to develop your skills and the chance to make a difference
• An Outstanding school, judged by OfSTED (November 2017)
• Training and support